Museums in Edinburgh

National Museums Collection Centre

National War Museum

Edinburgh Castle's exhibition tracing Scotland's military history from 17th-century to present day.

The Writers' Museum

Manuscripts and personal effects of Burns, Scott and Stevenson, exhibited in a 17th-century house.

The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Art and antiquities from the royal collection plus special exhibitions in a Victorian building.

National Museum of Scotland

Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.

Trinity House Maritime Museum

The People's Story Museum

The 16th-century Tolbooth houses a social history museum tracing city life since the late 1700s.

Dynamic Earth

State-of-the-art family attraction taking visitors through history from the Big Bang to modern day.

Museum on the Mound

Museum tracing the design and history of money, with exhibits including Scotland's oldest banknote.

Museum of Edinburgh

Reproductions of the city's social and industrial history in a cluster of fine historic buildings.

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Long-standing tower with 5 floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.

John Knox House

Puritan reformer's home dating from 1470 now hosting storytelling tours and historic exhibits.

Palestine Museum Scotland

The Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture

A bright, elegant Georgian gallery built in 1826, housing modern art and architecture exhibitions.

Museum of Childhood

18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.

St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

Collection of well-preserved, early keyboard instruments on display in an 18th-century concert hall.